UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXT 5485
- Format
- LP
Giuseppe di StefanoItaly
Vinyl pressings
Italy
by Giuseppe di Stefano · 1959
11 pressings8 countriesOperaClassical
Italy was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Italy
8 pressings came out in 1959, the album's first year, in 6 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- Decca SXL 2083
- Format
- LP
UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- Decca SXL 2083Decca SXL.2083
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-4199-1ESide A Runout
ZAL-4200-2ESide B Runout
ZAL.4199Side A Label (Upside Down)
ZAL.4200Side B Label (Upside Down)
Australia
1959- Label and catalog number
- Decca SXLA 2083Decca SXLA - 2083
- Format
- LP, Stereo
New Zealand
1959- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXTM 5485
- Format
- LP
South Africa
1959- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXT 5485
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
ZAL.4199Side A label
ZAL.4200Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Argentina | London Records 6322First yearLP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1959 | Australia | Decca SXLA 2083 / Decca SXLA - 2083First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1959 | New Zealand | Decca LXTM 5485First yearLP | LP |
| 1959 | South Africa | Decca LXT 5485First yearLP | LP |
| 1959 | Spain | Decca SXL 2083First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1959 | UK | Decca LXT 5485First yearLP | LP |
| 1959 | UK | Decca SXL 2083First yearLP | LP |
| 1959 | UK | Decca SXL 2083 / Decca SXL.2083First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | London Records LLN-7.057LP | LP |
| ? | UK | Decca SXL 2083 / Decca SXL.2083LP, Stereo, Repress | LP, Stereo, Repress |
| ? | US | London Records SR 33221LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1La Barcillunisa
- A2Nota Di Li Lavannari
- A3A La Vallelunghisa
- A4Muttétti Di Lu Páliu
- A5Chiovu 'Abballáti'
- A6Cantu A Timuni
- B1Firenze Sogna
- B2A Canzone 'E Napule
- B3Chitarra Romana
- B4Parlami D'Amore Mariù
- B5Munasterio 'E Santa Chiara
- B6Ti Voglio Tanto Bene
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Italy are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Italy are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Italy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in UK, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and more. One of them is Decca LXT 5485.
How do I tell if my copy of Italy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LXT 5485, SXL 2083, SXLA 2083, LXTM 5485) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Italy on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
